Three basic brushes for Chinese paintings or Sumi-e perfect for beginner
1 Sheep hair soft brush: bristle length 1-1/2" and 5/16" diameter
1 Wolf hair stiff brush: bristle length 1-1/8", total length 9-1/2"
1 small weasel hair stiff brush. Bristle length 3/4", 1/8" diameter.